Joe Rogan Was Contacted by Scientology, Reads Their Statement

Joe Rogan reads off the statement that was sent to him by Scientology, and Ron Miscavige describes his relationship with his son David Miscagive, the leader of Scientology.
Taken from Joe Rogan Experience #947.

[@pridenixon]

Is rogan trying to break a world record for how many things he can fit on his head

[@mck2021]

pridenixon Lol!

[@busfahrer09]

Lmfao

[@nomadben]

Holy shit dude, I'm sitting here cracking up haha

[@waslx1a42]

Lol!!

[@stinkymart3173]

I was listening and scrolling through comments and saw this. Scroll up and he's got headphones and sunglasses on top of a hat, and at that moment he's slipping on his reading glasses

[@nicandrews1370]

Anybody else read the title and assume The Church of Scientology reached out to recruit Rogan?

[@himoragenma6416]

Of course, that's why it's WORDED in that manner, TOTAL CLICK BAIT!!!!!!!

[@damienclark7163]

Actually I believe they did but, it's not on this episode

[@Easternlodown]

Himora Genma I mean he didn’t lie though did he, they did contact him. I took it that he was getting sued to shit so I’m glad for him

[@reforest4fertility]

I did too. Not so easy or too tempting not to be ambiguous. Dunno if Joe needs clickbait. He gets plenty views. I like that he’s endorsed Bernie the 20/20 visionary, whose interview with Joe has like 11+ million views.

[@That1guyUlike]

They probably have. I'm sure they reach out to every famous person.

[@jjdoom4420]

Scientology really didn't see the Internet coming 😂😂😂😂

[@MikeHunt-is5mx]

The Internet is actually a benefit to their cause. As it was with all the other poisons of social media & now AI. 1984 begins in 2024.

[@uncertaintytoworldpeace3650]

Actually Mr. Al Gore, who is canonically a Scientologist, created the internet.

[@bradwilliams1691]

RIP Ron Miscavige. May the fight against $cientology continue.

[@jigrodrigues]

He died?

[@thomasnc]

@@jigrodrigues Yeah I didn't know either. He died in June at 85.

[@bradwilliams1691]

@@jigrodrigues First he saw the light. Now he is part of the light.

[@oommcc]

And against Chirstianity, Islam, etc too... they are all disgusting cults that causes an inmesereable damage to humanity

[@AliciAlynne]

Awh I didn’t know, this makes me sad for him. He just wanted to be w his family 😥

[@xX-qw4of]

When you have to "escape" a religion, it's time to start questioning the legality and validity of said "religion"

[@mfrank3518]

Jordan Gladney it’s not a religion. It’s a control group with enough money to pay off politicians to receive tax exempt status.

[@kds5895]

Michael Franklin that’s what he’s getting at

[@roningt7175]

Michael Franklin a cult. That’s the word you’re looking for. They’re a cult.

[@BobbinMcferry]

Every religion, that is.

[@merleshand2442]

If you leave Islam it's legal to kill you in Sharia law

[@polite_as_fuck]

Scientology: Because Mormons needed something to make fun of.

[@markg61]

Thats pretty funny actually

[@TjGerritsen]

As an LDS (Mormon) I found this hilarious

[@polite_as_fuck]

Thomas Gerritsen - LOL you’re a good sport. Much respect. And to be fair, one of my best friends in high school was raised in a big Mormon family; to this day, his parents and his siblings are the most genuinely kind and warm-hearted people I’ve ever met. Hands down.

[@charlesjohnson5429]

Ninja. My thoughts exactly.

[@tyffiesuniverse1598]

Wow 🤣

[@srlkiller]

The fact he was even able to successfully escape this cult is amazing. That takes serious balls to even TRY TO DO first of all but to pull of as the father of the LEADER of this big of an organisation with this much $$$??!? this guys a legend… he then goes on to expose them, tell his own story, own up to every part he had in it & then live his remaining life without any family left bc of it. Nothing but respect.

[@lancedom6349]

Yes!

[@Boycott-Ai-NOW]

Scientology is nOt even in the top 20 of hardest cults to escape!!!

[@bobdylanlovr69]

@@Boycott-Ai-NOWcurious, what’s the top five

[@Boycott-Ai-NOW]

@@bobdylanlovr69 Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines & Mgmt... Coast Guard is EZ... 😄

[@bobdylanlovr69]

@@Boycott-Ai-NOW I like you 😂

[@AD-2020]

RIP Ron Miscavige and thanks for doing this interview

[@jeremyahjohnson1704]

When Rogan puts the glasses on, I suddenly remember he's 50+

[@michaeltuffin5002]

Joe sounds robotic.

[@cody8772]

Right it’s like wait he isn’t like 30 something anymore

[@danielharrington5690]

@@cody8772 hasnt been since like fear factor lol

[@lanceandmelanierogers6255]

Wait,what????? He’s my age???

[@jessehern91]

F

[@nope6726]

Here’s my story & why I DO understand why people join: I was 19, new to LA and had a cold. I went in for a “free personality and IQ test” before I even knew where I was. These two women had approached me and asked if I wanted to participate in it. They were polite and seemingly intelligent. So I said sure. Everybody in that building was dressed to the nines and smiling. They put me with a guide (man) to show me around. My “guide” was a trumpet player from Chicago. I’m a trumpet player from Chicago. I had told the lady that took me in, that detail. They choose your best fit guide for further manipulation. My “guide” would walk by other Scientology people and say things like “she has a cold” and snicker. The other members would reply things like “awww, I remember colds! It’s been years” and they assured me, they don’t get colds anymore. They took me into this room with a bunch of other people taking the test. They had me take this 100 question exam. Started normally. Regular old IQ questions. They put a radio next to me, playing ocean wave sounds, but it had very heavy static happening. The questions got progressively more mentally invasive. They went from math questions, and by the end, they were asking things like “if your mother disowned you, what would your reaction be?” And weird shit like that. They told me I had a genius IQ, and that I was incredibly anxious. “Oh, you poor thing! You’re so smart, genius in fact, but you’re in so much pain. We can help you with that.” Then, They put me in a room alone. Guide walks away. It’s videos of people in pain, people dying, people in stressful situations, with red lights ALL over everything. The floors, the walls, the bench I was sitting on all had LED lights to portray this red color, while the “pain” videos were playing. Then they showed people in joy. Winning the lottery, child being born, getting a raise, etc. all of the lights were now blue. Whole room was bright blue. The music of the video changed from eerie to hopeful. And the video started talking about how the mind can overcome any pain. The guide came back in, very calm and quiet, sat with me for 15 minutes which I barely remember somehow, but got me to take $100 cash out of my pocket. I was short on rent at the time, and very careful with money. Homeboy convinced me that my “mom would help with rent” and “if I don’t pay rent, I won’t die” etc. to this day I’m not sure what manipulation tactic worked on me. Perhaps all of them. But I paid this stranger $100 while being stressed about rent. They arranged that I would be picked up from my house the next day. A guide would pick me up and drive me back to my “course” in the morning. When I got home, my roommate snapped me the fuck out of the trance, showed me the videos about the church of Scientology, etc. I didn’t even realize, the entire time, up to that point, that the “Dianetics course” I was about to take was Scientology. They don’t have that title anywhere visible. I was in AWE. I called to cancel. They didn’t take that. The guide who was supposed to pick me up came and parked outside of my house for the next 2 weeks at various times. Always dressed to the nines, always watching. I got phone calls 3x a day for the next month. I ended up calling the “head whatever” pastor guy and threatening the police for harassment. The “head master” started stuttering when I mentioned the law. They’ve sent letters to my parents house in Chicago. To my siblings. I NEVER told them my previous address. So they’re insane enough to look you up, and your family, to stalk you further. I understand how weak people, who didn’t have a roommate to come home to, stay. It’s fucking sick.

[@_Maxten]

But how do they even get that power and what does their religion actually have to do with any of it. Its all a front for a cult?

[@nope6726]

-chase it definitely strikes me as a human manipulation pyramid scheme. It’s literally just money and brainwashing. But I didn’t get far into the religion part, to be fair. My guess would be, passing each “course” level meant “yep, they’ve been brainwashed enough to start saying crazier shit” Probably ultimately leading to the belief of “guy on a spaceship will come save us one day” and “disown all of your family that disagree” They get the power through studied methods of manipulation. The static sound, complimenting my IQ, calling it a pity that I was anxious, promising no colds, matching me with the most like minded to me and therefore “most trustworthy” guide, the colors of the lights, the music in the videos. It’s all subtle but it adds up and weakens you. I wish I could somehow stress more, there’s no way in hell I’d have handed that $100 away. I had just gotten off of a call to my cousin, crying, asking for $50, because rent was short. I was out of options and they still got it out of me.

[@_Maxten]

@@nope6726 I always assumed that scientologists get some perk of success but in turn have to do some other stuff behind the scenes, mainly money related. Because I don't picture scientologists to be evil or anything, or at least every famous one i know of

[@richt3993]

Jesus Christ! (Oh wait thats another cult lol)

[@AMkoreann]

@@_Maxten I dont have personal experience but from all the research Ive done on the Scienthology cult, it appears they target weak willed/broken people, give them a sense of community when they are distressed so they feel supported, take all their money and dangle the truth about the universe (their religion) like a carrot in front of them to make them stay in the religion. The more you pay and rise in the ranks, the more 'scriptures' you get to read. Some people realize it all lies and they escape, some, cant, others, double down on their illusion because they cant face the fact their whole reality were lies. At the end of it, yes it all a cult one failure of a man started to get power and money and got way too big and now they have the capital of a small country.

[@Papajoeynews4780]

I used to live in Santa Barbara California. I worked for people who are Scientologists. My boss said he would give everybody $75 if we went to a meeting for Scientology. So I went to the meeting I listen to what they said they put us in classroom type desks and asked us all sorts of personal questions. They found out I’m married with one son. They found out that I had money. And they wanted to meet my wife. I said well I don’t know about that. They also told me that everything I told them was confidential. I went to work the next day my boss said he would give me another $75 if I took my wife. So I took him up on it. Boy did they hook her. Hook line and sinker she fell right into it. But they knew that I was the purse strings. So they called me in again this time alone to a different person who supposedly was a clear whatever that means and he pushed me hard. Again told me everything was confidential which I knew it was bull crap. They asked me what I thought about my bosses, they told me they were like priests or something in Scientology. I told him that if they are so-called higher-ups in church the Church of Scientology then I wanted nothing to do with it. That’s all I said. The next day I went to work sat at my desk, and mind you I was the top engineer technician. I had one office but I traveled between Santa Barbara and Thousand Oaks to two other locations to keep everything running smooth technology wise. I had nothing on the board I just sat at my desk doing nothing. This went on for two weeks I would go to work sit at my desk and read magazines. So I just quit. The bad part about this was my wife kept going to their crap. She wanted to give them all our money, my vintage Mustang and everything we owned should go to them. So I divorced her. To this day she hates me. They didn’t get any of my money and they don’t like me. I got a job the very next day so It didn’t bother me at all. So between my ex employers and the church of Scientology they helped to destroy my marriage. It all worked out for the best and I want to thank them for that. My wife didn’t have a job and couldn’t rub two nickels together so they weren’t very interested in her. They just wanted my money. Money that belong to me and to me only. Money I had long before I met my wife. After her situation fell apart with the church she wanted to come back and I said absolutely not. You chose me over what I considered a cult. She said they had her confused she didn’t know what she was doing, obviously. So watch out people it’s a scam.

[@johnj8514]

Wise moves. Of course she wanted to crawl back AFTER they kicked her broke azz to the curb. They showed their true colors and exposed hers. What's scary, IF you allowed her back, you would have remained a target ,all because of HER.

[@mememan2344]

​@@johnj8514scary having a wife working for both sides. Good riddance.

[@EdmundoAyarzagoitia]

Damn!

[@ZONEDINN528]

The divorce step was a bit much... I don't know the circumstances, but it felt strange reading that part. It felt like it was easy for you to leave her, and it shouldn't be like that, right? I hope you're both doing well. God bless.

[@otrbron5936]

That is insane holy shit cheers bro

[@TOM-C.]

Wow, I never thought about how lucky I was to not get entangled in this web of conspiracy called Scientology. I was a cook at Bob's Big Boy in Riverside, CA. One night while hitching home, back into downtown from work, this couple picks me up. They start espousing the virtues of Scientology, and invite me to a big conference they are having downtown. They stop in front of the place, and let me out, and there are people outside, people inside, all seeming to be having fun. I was 17, but a smart kid, and knew this was some kind of religion I didn't want to follow, or know about so I walked the rest of the way home, about 10 blocks away. My dad taught me well, and I have not looked back on this until now so thanks for that memory. 👍✌

[@dubhaltachmcnulty609]

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[@gay4pay882]

@@dubhaltachmcnulty6091

[@MeanBeanComedy]

This guy looks like the kind of guy who's got some GREAT fishing stories.

[@NikkiDocherty74]

Mythology to mind control the masses.

[@roeyjevels]

I think the escape from the "church" story would be the best.

[@b3rz3rk3r9]

He has a voice for Audio books/radio shows, a face for a Fishing Enterprise, and has the mannerisms of a 60's comics writer. This guy's pretty interesting

[@MeanBeanComedy]

@@b3rz3rk3r9 accurate!

[@Natalia-hf3et]

Agree

[@Marinaaduran]

Leah Remini SAID Scientologists would contact Joe Rogen after her interview, she called that shit!

[@pistachiosandpopcorn7146]

Leah rocks. Who knew when I was watching her as Stacey Carosi she would make THIS big of a difference for people as far as all the celebrities go.

[@bobthebear1246]

@@pistachiosandpopcorn7146 The exact same thing can be said of Joe Rogan from 25 years ago.

[@salvagemonster3612]

Yeah well you don’t have to be the Long Island Psychic to predict that. I bet you still get surprised about the weather don’t you

[@Marinaaduran]

@@salvagemonster3612 Your username is very fitting. Most organized "religions" wouldn't go out of their way to do that

[@robertcunningham4897]

Hell yeah they did he is at the top of his game and had her on. I have seen f up stuff about these people that seems factual their ranks have some of the most important people in america. Its turned from crazy cult to crazy far reaching multi-billion all facet reaching cult.

[@wyattderp581]

It saddens me so much hearing this as a new father. I couldn't imagine the pain and heartache he must feel knowing his son who he once had an amazing relationship with is comfortable with him dying and possibly even ordered a hit on him. Its unreal and tragic, poor bastard.

[@brendan6747]

"Dad, I don't want to be a scientologist 🥺" "Shut Up Son! I'm Telling A Story!"

[@beckyroberts451]

David also got rid of his wife he is a very evil man I believe the dad

[@brendan6747]

@@yayawawasy precisely

[@andrewsinclair7159]

If there was ever a time when David Miscavige was not a monster, it has long since passed. I read Robert Young Vaughn's account of the events after L. Ron Hubbard's death, and he believes that Miscavige poisoned Hubbard so he could take over the CoS.

[@sharonbrown6595]

I believe the dad here. It is a sad situation I can’t imagine this whole thing with the two girls I have and love.

[@cjyork3157]

Man I can learn so much in these comments seriously thank you all of you!🙏 Sad to see any family get pulled apart by anything🥺

[@agalligani]

The fact that Scientology has commercials airing before these segments which are designed to discredit Leah Remini actually convinces me more that she ISN'T making shit up.

[@ashley.sterling]

anthony galligani I keep seeing these comments but either it's been too long or maybe cause I'm in Canada... lol I wanna see these commercials tho

[@shanellem7091]

ashley sterling same! I'm in Canada and I haven't seen these commercials either. I wanna see what everyone is talking about lol

[@IzzyLovesRock]

Elle I'm in Cali and I haven't seen one either.

[@gregorie3752]

anthony galligani she 100% isnt, theyre fucked if people knew he truth and the extent of satanism and the saturn matrix youd shit ur pants

[@stephengrigg5988]

look how they reacted against south park.. and that's a satirical cartoon

[@ds222]

“You don't get rich writing science fiction. If you want to get rich, you start a religion.” ― L. Ron Hubbard

[@petersteenkamp]

In context: he created Scientology as an applied science. The religion angle came a lot later.

[@juliush6969]

Applied science? Science of aliens and volcanos?

[@petersteenkamp]

+juliush6969 The official Dianetics and Scientology literature consists of 22 million words written by LRH? That is excluding his novels. Not sure if I remember that number correctly but it's in that order of magnitude. The critics love to cherry-pick that one subject (as far as I know, the name "Xenu" is only mentioned twice in those 22 million words and only after 1966) I guess because that is the furthest away from the worldview of regular people. It is not at all representative for the bulk of Dianetics and Scientology theory.

[@juliush6969]

Peter I have heard of some of LRH’s theories, such as how the reactive mind functions. I just cannot cotton to a religion that insists on separating family units (if the critics are to be believed). If this is your belief system and it gives you peace, then that’s fine.

[@petersteenkamp]

+juliush6969: when LRH discovered that some Scientology staff members used his disconnection policy to break up families, he ordered that the disconnection policy was not to be used on family members. Also he gave the order that ethics officers were not to interfere with a members' sexual activities. However, the current Church regime (i.e. David Miscavige) pretty much reversed those LRH orders. One of the many reasons why independent (freezone) Scientologists claim that the Church of Scientology under David Miscavige no longer represents correct Scientology (the religion).

[@danielspence1653]

They literally abuse children, you need know nothing more than that.

[@davidyetter5409]

Power corrupts. Absolute power corrupts absolutely. That's what happened to the son.

[@rustyshacklefurd2854]

South Park had the best representation of Scientology I've ever seen.

[@grant5603]

Link pls

[@drumdad54sdl47]

Isaac Hayes wasn't too keen on what was said on SP.. it must've been good.

[@timz9862]

And all other religions.

[@spadefohgawd65]

I remember seeing that as a kid and thinking it was a spoof regardless of the screen prompt saying it was accurate. You can find the rare audio only veeeery few ppl in the church are allowed to hear. I’ts the speech from Hubbard himself and it’s wild and worth a listen, South Park didn’t stretch anything they left a lot of funny stuff out even

[@PabloandHumans]

@@trexelist that was FKN amazing!

[@StrongKickMan]

scientology has to pay taxes in Germany, they literally have 0 Power over here. Edit: 43 comments and no mention of Hitler or anything super hateful. Proud of you guys.

[@evolutionaryadvantage]

Do any other “religions”?

[@omicron5529]

Really? We need to do the same thing over here in the States. These people's heads are too big for their own good.

[@eazye619]

Action Jackson damn smart Germans

[@prowrestlerfighter]

I wish religions would pay retroactive taxes in my country

[@tarekbrate7807]

Of Course Even the animals in germany have To Pay taxes 😂

[@kendelvalle8299]

I was once hired to protect a Scientology defector in a different country. She was being harassed, followed and intimidated by two teams of two persons. I fixed the problem within one week of being hired... with a boken... had a firearm but didn’t need to use it. I also took their drivers licenses so they would know I could find them if they kept bothering my client. I cant believe how easy some people are stalked and intimidated... simple fix... just take it to the bad guys... they never expect it. That was my usual MO in such situations... take it to the bad guys or set them up where you can mess them over legally. I charged a lot but didn’t want to hang around for too long of a time. So, I just hunted the hunters; found them; worked them over good; collected my fee and left. And hey, here’s a news flash... you can get a gun too.

[@XXXGaaraFan2013XXX69]

bro that’s not impressive. im a navy seal with over 300 confirmed kills

[@joliekae]

OK, kids, time for bed.

[@XXXGaaraFan2013XXX69]

@@joliekae no. i dont wanna

[@BigTonyftw]

what would the job title be for when hunting the hunters

[@XXXGaaraFan2013XXX69]

@Paul Ridgeway Pretty sure this is Tom Cruise's secret youtube account.

[@Noitisnt-ns7mo]

What a nice respectful man. Class act.

[@thedeekabides]

I cannot unhear "Miss Cabbage" She sounds down to earth.

[@im415again]

She's going to do a collaboration with Madame Blueberry from Veggie Tales.

[@fetchstixRHD]

I heard she stays quite underground most of the time, the last time i saw her she was quite heated...

[@De_La_Soto]

She was my 4th grade teacher, really swell lady.

[@johnnyvval4719]

There is a web site called xenuMissCabbage same on KZbin

[@migjordanpayawal7856]

She came from a rough patch, but she's turned over a new leaf.

[@leonidas6134]

My Knowledge in Scientology only goes as far as South Park 😂

[@MysticalHydra]

Then you know everything about it.

[@PAS2010D]

@@MysticalHydra beat me to it.

[@troyotapreuis6020]

Haha

[@moonbentley7412]

Leonidas lmao

[@MrLaddy101]

Then you're well informed then

[@raemeyreverman3247]

My reaction to every episode! - "Oh Joe Rogan, you crazy!" ~Tyrone Biggums~

[@kennyspaghetti4329]

I don't know if you know this about me Joe Rogan, but...I smoke rocks. - L. Ron Hubbard

[@jeffhenjes1722]

I mooned the Scientology outpost in Toronto from the top of the double decker Heineken tour bus going down Yonge.

[@1a.m.uprise263]

Joe Rogan putting on reading glasses is like watching a lion put on oven mitts to take out a casserole

[@123Thelouiej]

Underrated comment

[@bigdaddyrobby5296]

Well casseroles do get very hot

[@brandongaither2709]

Brilliant analogy

[@struwepeter]

Totally underrated comment

[@SnailHatan]

@@brandongaither2709 It would be if it made any sense.

[@spencernichols9320]

Joe: "The relationship with your son had to go sour at some point." Mr. Caviage: "No shit." Me: 😂😂😂💀

[@Microtherion]

I think he said 'no shit' at least three times - which is a considerable average in seven minutes. Possible sign of a 'clinical disappointment with family'? (New to the DSM, along with Recurrent Largely-Understandable Tetchiness Disorder). :)

[@EatOffTop]

I was waiting for him to end his go to phrase with Sherlock but it never came

[@Microtherion]

@@EatOffTop Same here. :)

[@bobthebear1246]

*Miscavige

[@jeremydewitte6912]

Yea cuz Joe was a total dick this entire interview. Definitely got paid off

[@KeepingITreal24-7]

Much respect from Sheboygan WI

[@ciarantiger]

Just watched the full podcast. Great conversation. Ron is a likable guy.

[@justincase2291]

It's not a religion, it's a cult.

[@rainbowmaneunicorn7338]

@Telios Abraxas A cult is worse... even more controlling and dangerous.

[@rainbowmaneunicorn7338]

@Telios Abraxas I hate all religion, and religious people are very legalistic. Now I follow Jesus Christ alone, very passionately, minus any trace of religion/organized man made tradition.

[@monashsq4001]

All religions are cults

[@Marybestia]

Arent they all?

[@nickrad6966]

Religion = cult + time & money

[@thestonedphilosophy774]

That is a very low mustache

[@ethantodd1949]

So fucking true haha

[@jessebrown4755]

That thing is riding low af lmbo

[@dignan193]

I dont even think we have a name for that gap......

[@Skydrag.V60]

Milk Mustache

[@jamesbazzle91]

Oh my god why does this comment not have more votes. I’m fucking dead rn

[@KenobiStark1]

Any religion that puts a single man above the majority of their believers shows how it’s all about power and money. No one man is above any other, they love to put themselves up on thrones.

[@benjiboy111111]

As someone who recently lost their father. Miscaivage saying "if its his time to go, its his time to go, dont do anything, dont intervene" is such a disgusting filthy peice of shit thing to say about your father

[@ericmcdonough6771]

The colonel’s been acting weird ever since he brought back the $5 bowl

[@puppysoda7062]

Eric McDonough brilliant call!! Thank you sir you just made my day!! Lolololol!!

[@Mosi100]

Nah he’s been sad ever since Popeyes chicken sandwich came back

[@puppysoda7062]

R G Dude wtf?? Really unfunny comeback...embarrassing!! Guy says funny line n you try n jump in with your call about Popeyes?? Just enjoy the meme n leave it at that...I’m sure your a cool person but trying to get that extra laugh from another’s joke is not cool n kinda makes u look a touch needy for attention, now if you said something funny...ok 😃 but sadly you didn’t

[@johnhunter7588]

@@puppysoda7062 damn

[@213ingrid]

Puppy Soda bruh get your chickens cook..

[@kit2130]

I completely believe him. If anyone tries to get you into scientology, do not engage with them, humor them or even be polite. If you do, they circle in closer like vultures & you do literally have to escape.

[@robertgarland805]

I got kicked out of their introduction class years ago in San Fran because I talked about how Jesus set me free.

[@alphagt62]

Satan worshipers plain and simple. L Ron Hubbard practiced witchcraft with Crowley, what else needs to be said?

[@dustyroflman8926]

I don’t really believe him. I do, but I also don’t. I’m sure what he’s saying that’s bad about Scientology is true and I believe that. But this stuff about guys being paid $10,000 a WEEK to watch him? Bruh… no.

[@2cool4you27]

@@robertgarland805 lmfao so the only repelent is acting as if you're already brain washed by another religeon?

[@dylanmcshane9976]

@@2cool4you27 Bring up anything except Jesus and theyll keep working on you

[@justingutube]

This is so sad...Scientology needs to be shut down NOW!

[@natalieryan2055]

10 years ago I was an actor in LA. I went to an audition at the Scientology center on Fountain for one of their videos. After the audition, I went to leave and instead was lead into some sort of room, closed the door behind me and started playing a weird scientology video. I immediately exited the room, said my audition was over, and where is the exit...(this place is huge, like a castle, no windows, etc...)... again, they do not lead me to the exist but instead up a flight of stairs and into a weird room that looked like a library where people were sitting in silence studying. they proceed to tell me that I MUST sign up for this course because I need it to help change my life. and that point, I lost it. I told them that I came there for an audition, not to join scientology, that I keep asking to leave - and they keep leading me into different rooms. they wouldn't listen and kept telling me I needed to sign up for this course. I finally had to literally PUSH MY WAY past a number of people, run down the hall and find the elevator. I get in the elevator and they FOLLOW ME IN. as the elevator is going down they keep hammering me about needing this course... I get the bottom, the doors open and I RUN out the door and THEY FOLLOW ME OUTSIDE.. screaming at me about the course. they were insane.

[@jasonbaird1645]

I believe it. These people don't take "no" for an answer. Their auditors are allowed to physically restrain you to keep you from leaving an auditing session early.

[@laurendaley7981]

Terrifying! I’m so glad you made it out of that. Studying abroad, there was a Scientology center offering a “free personality test” and I was tempted to go myself for shits and giggles. Glad I never did.

[@someperson9999]

That sounds like a scene from a fucked up movie holy shit

[@shaheedharun445]

Time share salesman operate in a very similar way where I had quite a similar experience

[@otrbron5936]

See me I would of been in everyone face freaking the fuck out I don’t think they would like

[@Dave_ja_vu]

Greatest tax avoidance scheme in history.

[@jamalanewpizza6334]

Amazon is the greatest tax avoidance scheme.

[@Dave_ja_vu]

@@jamalanewpizza6334 religion*

[@jessemondragon9276]

Don’t forget the Mormons

[@MrJackandEmily]

The Catholic Church.

[@Jonathan_Doe_]

Don’t forget the slavery and paedophilia! They’re general all round scumbags.

[@geena_g3387]

Did anyone else think this “statement” was going to try to debunk everything Leah remini said? They didn’t even deny anything. You can’t make this stuff up

[@LukeHare]

Fuck yes what I thinking no shame 100s of victims getting out now and sharing story's They low on cash and can't hold burst wall much longer

[@MadManchou]

That's a classic of misdirection : attack the person, their morals, their social standing, their supposed intent, and not - ever - the points they're actually making. They probably figured out by now that actively going after someone makes them a "martyr" and lends credence to what they're saying. So now they're working on discrediting public figures speaking against them, and intimidating (or maybe taking out) figures that still aren't public (and thus can't make any public points/statements)

[@Jason_Van_Stone]

I just found that show (Leah Remini: Scientology and the Aftermath) last week and binge watched. So good.

[@jasonbaird1645]

Doesn't surprise me. I was depressed after my grandmother died, and a Scientologist I knew used that to try to hook me. I did two courses over two weeks, but I quickly grew suspicious of why they were insisting that I not do my own research about Scientology. They claimed it was potentially damaging to my mental health if I learned their material too quickly. That tripped my BS detector, so I went ahead and did it anyway. That's when I learned about Xenu, thetans, Sea Org child trafficking, Shelly Miscavige, and most importantly Flo Barnett, whom I believe was murdered. When I took this information to my recruiter and confronted him, all he did was try to assassinate the characters of Leah Remini and Mike Rinder despite the fact that I didn't get my information from either of them. I could hardly believe it. I thought I knew this guy, but it turned out that I didn't know him at all.

[@Gunslinger65]

Thank you!

[@davidthomas-ot4cl]

My Scientology experience: I went into their shop just to buy a book as I was curious to know what they believe (this was before the internet) The guy took me into a room and wanted to know my name and address. I refused multiple times saying I just wanted to buy a book. He then left the room and was gone for a while and then came back with the book and I paid him. He gave me my change which was more than I had given him. So I left with the book, my money back and extra money on top. So was this just a mistake or was this intentional? Were they trying to convince me that good things happen to Scientologists so I'd come back again and join up? Hmm.

[@oduinn7948]

See, that'd just work on the counter for me. I'd just be thinking "damn, these dumb fuckers can't even count properly". :|

[@davidthomas-ot4cl]

@@oduinn7948 lots of thoughts went through my head including that one! It was the fact he was gone so long that made me think they were planning something to try and hook me.

[@gpwrestler]

Extra money was a tracker to find where you live

[@davidthomas-ot4cl]

@@gpwrestler how would it do that?

[@shaheedharun445]

@@gpwrestlerWhy would they require extra money lmaooo? If they were to mark the bills or give him special fake/counterfeit money to track some scan code on their phone they could just do that on the reg bills of change, derp

[@Scarlett-bt8iq]

Love how he shuts Joe Rogan up whenever he interrupts his story.

[@Robbmann67]

Right. Right. Mhmmm. Right. Okay

[@voyageeats1409]

Hahah

[@karpuragauram108]

"no shit"

[@michelleyustira7640]

YES

[@edwinmoscoso9540]

Thats what happens when you interview an old timer lol

[@TheOrlandoTrustfull]

"Joe, please let me continue" should be the name of this podcast

[@NovaMenteMedia]

Lmao

[@claire-christmas-august73]

BRAVE MAN.! more power to him ✌🏻🇦🇺

[@kieranhart5776]

Joe you need to interview Jason Beghe. He’s the funniest former Scientologist. Wow that would be a great frickin interview bro

[@kellymuaalldolledupessex2064]

Is it me or does Scientology sound like a mafia for people that aren’t cool enough to be in an actual mafia? 🤷🏼‍♀️😂

[@Aldo7899]

Kelly MUA AllDolledUpEssex it sounds like a cult. Apparently all the cool kids are doing those 😎

[@tonyg373]

That sounds about rite, seems to me it’s a pay to play mafia

[@jaxteller1606]

Kelly MUA AllDolledUpEssex you just wiped the floor with them 😂👍🏻

[@fredyscanlan]

It’s you...

[@maggie937]

I wouldn’t say being in a mafia is “cool” but I guess I see what ur trying to say

[@StONed-mb1iv]

I clean my cat's scientology box daily.

[@donrainesoh]

St. O'Ned I’m not sure if it’s because I’m reading this at like 1:30 am or what but I laughed so hard I choked on my own spit.

[@veronicachristopher9321]

I’m not sure if it’s because I’m reading this at like 11:30 but I laughed so hard I choked on a Dorito lol 🙌🏼

[@MrPatski1]

I like to allow my cats scientology, to pile up awhile before cleaning it, I like for people to show up and say what's that smell? I like to reply back, Tom Cruise is living in the utility room

[@nagualdesign]

I'm not sure if it's because I'm reading this at 6:30am but I chuckled to myself without choking.

[@garycox1459]

I see what you did

[@jamesmoran7511]

When i was 18 I went to that compound in Hemet California to make a delivery. It was a very strange place. I'll never forget it. They didn't try to recruit me and were very polite. Even so, it was a weird place.

[@kennethsalyers3809]

Joe it would be awesome just to be there. just to see it all happen your show is always on the cool side of what's happening

[@ejflor1313]

Guest: can I make a statement? Joe: sure Guest *says one sentence Joe * interrupts immediately

[@wothehelldididostrike9577]

OA 😂

[@DestroyYourSkills]

OA To be fair, this guy always has some extra story he's trying to tell. Annoying af :P

[@MartianYT]

lol he interjected a question. It's called having a conversation

[@ryanjc80]

everybody knows, Scientology got popular 50 years too late. And we are all forever grateful for that

[@tomitstube]

OA you can tell rogan is afraid of the "church", gee, i wonder why?

[@goobertoober273]

I love this guy and the way he says "no shit"

[@vcolinc]

Yeah, it's way cool 👍

[@allancouceiro9905]

What kind of grown man gets his family into scientology in the first place? 🤔 He chose for his children to be brainwashed, and now he's complaining.

[@EnliveningJustice]

Allen, I would imagine someone who finally snapped out of the trance and came to reality.

[@DarkSithBarbie]

In my hometown, owning multiple guns is legal, "Stand Your Ground" laws are fully supported, and there is a baptist church on every street corner. Scientology is not a problem.

[@julie.1081]

I love how Ron & his wife escaped. The way his son treated him is disgusting.

[@feralcanadian3947]

I was at a flea market when I was 18 and there was a guy pushing Scientology books. He picked me out of a crowd and tried to push a book on me. I told him I wouldn’t waste my money on it. About an hour later and about a mile away from his booth, I hear someone shouting my name so I looked around, and here’s this complete stranger jumping up in the crowd yelling my name. So anyways he caught up to me and handed me this old worn paperback and some business card. I asked how he knew my name and he wouldn’t answer. Told me to read the book and contact him. Of course I never did. But I received mail from them periodically for the next 15 years, at different addresses. It’s been 10 years since I received any but I’ll never forget that creepy bs

[@pickledirick8338]

Holy shit

[@harleyanne3720]

I had similar incident.

[@darwinmetropolis8768]

Scientology had a shop in the old town of Zurich, Switzerland when I was about 16. At that time a Scientologist approached us on the street and wanted to invite us in. One of my two friends then asked jokingly: "Is there beer and weed?" We laughed out loud, but the guy said: "If you want beer, you're welcome." So he bought two six-packs of lager. We sat down in the store and drank the beer in one go. The guy then wanted our names and addresses. We laughed at him and said that we just wanted to drink and that he was a fucking loser to get involved with this cult. We all agreed later that it was pretty weird.

[@feralcanadian3947]

I’m a small town guy too. They’ve infiltrated everywhere

[@lianflowers9177]

You're too chill, if it was me and he didn't tell me how he knew my name I would break that bloke on the spot. That's fucking creep and makes you wonder how do they know and what else do they know.

[@bornfree7506]

It's always good to hear from those who escaped the shit-hole called Scientology. This man lost his son to the foolishness. At least he got out, and is now talking. I believe him.

[@stevec8555]

Joe said “I don’t want to interrupt your story cause I feel it goes on.” He says this after interrupting five or six times. Let him talk Joe.

[@RolexbeatzTV]

I need this whole interview.....

[@kaprah01]

Joe: "Anytime a Father is disconnected from his son it's a sad time. Do you feel like that?" Miscavige: "Nope."

[@juicynugget]

@Caila Porsch why? Where's the shame?

[@Nelson4207]

@@juicynugget trying to scavange fame like a rat to chz from your son when you did not help him rise and was a joke father is the shame

[@juicynugget]

@@Nelson4207 I'll reply to you with a better answer when I rewatch the video lol

[@omalleycaboose5937]

@Caila Porsch what would you answer if your son turned into the biggest peice of shit on the fucking planet

[@omalleycaboose5937]

@@Nelson4207 you don't know how cults work do you? People who are swindled into cults like him are fucking victims. They use amazingly coordinated manipulation to convert people slowly overtime.

[@JD-xn4ls]

Scientology believing a sci fi author, can u imagine a “religion” in years to come worshipping JK Rowley and the Harry Potter books

[@basicautisttimm3439]

J D at least then the bible would be entertaining

[@alextoth1672]

Oh,that’s coming........

[@scottgilleland3039]

people allready do

[@JD-xn4ls]

@@scottgilleland3039 not really. not to the extent of Scientology. Scientology is an officially recognised religion with thousands of members worldwide and are one of the largest owners of real estate globally and have political and economical power....compare that to a couple of kids in the park playing qwidditch lol but one day it could be true

[@josephjester4917]

It's called false idols, and yes people still worship them to this day. For example: the people who are totally against burning the American flag that they are willing to violate a person's property rights in order to not let one get torched. On the flip side, flag worshipers are perfectly fine with Qu'rans being burned, which makes them hypocrites.

[@XiaolinDraconis]

I like the cut of this man's jib. ”well no shit” he says matter-of-factly. I love it.

[@heidivernathorbjrnsen4745]

I wish I could have heard the whole interview 🌷

[@JuneSongstress]

His whole story telling tone is, “Son I’ve lived way longer than you let me take the wheel. I know what I’m doing.”

[@ninjabandit4335]

Lol, you should have wayyy more "like"

[@Reizermo]

agreed. it was this tone that Joe disliked.

[@MrEvanNoyes]

Yeah this fucking idiot that was “trapped” in a cult has the nerve to take that tone. Terrible.

[@roguesheep3083]

If you honestly found it that hilarious, seek help 😄

[@brianking9215]

@@roguesheep3083 Funny??? What?

[@charlesyrociobaca5836]

Charles Manson was quoted saying, "scientologists are insane."

[@MysticFiddler1]

Well, they kicked him out, so they weren't totally insane.

[@joelpierce3940]

It’s not a church or religion. Should not have tax exemption status.

[@darknes7800]

Cult......

[@SpartanJJC]

True story: I work at a hospital close to the church of scientology. They sent our department a care package full of cookies and other baked goods. Everything was moldy when we opened it. Apparently Scientology hasn't figured out preservatives yet.

[@dougclick2850]

A friend of mine used to work at a gas station across the way from the Hemit encampment. In the middle of the night people would show up all freaked out and would want them to call the police.

[@bobthebear1246]

*Hemet

[@gandalf-da-gray8347]

It's all about money that's all they want from you, nothing more.

[@soberanisfam1323]

It's great that we live in a capitalist economy then right?

[@lovesgibson]

Soberanis Fam you have a better solution?

[@manny44]

Don't forget free labor!

[@davidsmith-uw2ci]

Gandalf-DA-Gray ur right its messed up that u have to pay for ur enlightenment or salvation that's like paying ur way to getting a black belt without training it makes no damn sense

[@joshuathehand8214]

EXACTLY.. what kind of religion charges you 10 grand to learn a new verse...?

[@tomblair5379]

He escaped on my birthday God bless you man

[@davidyetter5409]

Power corrupts, Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

[@greenishapples1732]

When he said "I planned that escape for 6 months"I was fuckimg hooked

[@JUST-DUMB]

Greenishapples17 he just moved away lol

[@canadianfortrump4057]

I made the mistake of getting involved in Scientology in 1981. I'm embarrassed and ashamed to admit I was involved for 7 years before I finally came to my senses and left. I can't imagine being involved for 42 years.

[@dallasconnell7878]

I can't imagine being involved for one day

[@SJSeverance]

@@dallasconnell7878 In 1981 the issues so commonly known about that cult hadn't been made public to any real degree yet.

[@GoodnEvilinkTv]

Seems like you made another mistake in getting involved with American politics. Canadian for Trump you should also be embarrassed and ashamed about that. But one day you'll admit it like you did with your bad choice in scientology. My God Trump people are idiot's.

[@rickmossop3733]

@@GoodnEvilinkTv Haha you are one of the 25% of people who think Biden is better?

[@canadianfortrump4057]

@@GoodnEvilinkTv I hear people attacking Trump by calling him and his supporters idiots but I never hear them give their reasons. After four years of Trump's presidency was the U.S worse off? If so how? Is the U.S. better off in the last year under Joe Biden? If so how? Give me a few solid facts and figures about Trump's time in office instead of the lame insults.

[@InnovativeVideos956]

you got me i want to see more , ohh there it is.

[@yungjiggamayne2262]

His son has his entire extended family holed up in the mountains in California just because he doesn't want to spend time with them.

[@spooderman9122]

Isn't that just his wife Shelly?

[@yungjiggamayne2262]

@@spooderman9122 Yes, David Miscavige's wife is his father's daughter-in-law. That is how families work.

[@spooderman9122]

@@yungjiggamayne2262 Yeah but you said that Ron Miscavige escaped from the same place that Shelly is being held in. But Ron was at the international base whereas Shelly is at CST Church of Spiritual Technology.

[@yungjiggamayne2262]

@@spooderman9122 You're right, I was misinformed.

[@JasonVoorhees10100]

Send tom cruise to talk about it - he needs to get some time out of the closet

[@lupowins]

Sorry, he’s busy packing fudge.

[@anthonybullard4441]

He just left, didn't he? I think that would be a *very* interesting interview.

[@lifeisstrangestayawkwardan652]

Lol no fucking way that happens he probably storm out interview lol illuminati scientology pussy whipped

[@trcykaufman]

JasonVoorhees10100 😂😂

[@bumfist88]

Tom Cruise is a slave owner.

[@christinechin1909]

There has been a Miscavige of justice.

[@Mikeyprs21]

well played haha

[@amorphoussolid8512]

Lol! Nice one

[@cassidyberry1608]

This is gold.

[@ParkvilleLuminary]

I rented a tent a festival at a park the day I launched my newspaper. Beautiful day, beautiful wife, my newspaper launch. Happiest day of my life in a way. The tent next to me were Scientologists. I finally broke, did their e-meter thing and they were like you are in a dark place. You need to be a Scientologist. I just laughed.

[@dashobie]

Joe has the best shows.

[@mathewhale3581]

I did the test Scientology personality test (200 odd questions?) 30 years ago when I was a teen and was told “You disagree with everything everybody says”. I laughed in his face because I recognised it as what is now called a Kafka Trap - I either agree with the statement and admit that I am guilty or I disagree with the statement and confirm that he is right. He realised from my laughter that I saw the trap and immediately said “Get out” pointing at the door. I said “No, I’ve just given you an hour of my time and I want the results of my test”. “Get out, now”. I walked out that door, head back roaring with laughter and I think they were glad to see the back of me. And I them.

[@OverlyHappyPeasant]

A very interesting read. Thank you sir, I have learnt a new term today

[@grandeurzionp.collado6183]

that really is a tricky statement loooll

[@boredshrimp9425]

If you disagree with that statement how does it confirm it? I don't get it, you can disagree with it and it doesn't mean you don't ever agree with anything

[@dalancabo1995]

@@boredshrimp9425 Because you'd be disagreeing with the proctor thus verifying his point.

[@BearOverseer]

@@boredshrimp9425 because meows bro meows :(

[@DjmMik]

If you have HBO watch the 2 hour documentary called “Going Clear: Scientology and the Prison of Belief”. It will tell you all you need to know about this cult.

[@bigeric1030]

DjmMik I watched the entire documentary with my jaw agape. You’re absolutely right about it opening eyes.

[@h3was547]

People gotta see The Scientology Leah Remini show too, Btw everyone escapes, with extortion and slavery being illegal, how is this "Religion" in business.

[@Disarmedaxe1]

I watched that while withdrawing from heroin a few years ago. Great stuff!

[@evanabbott2737]

@@Disarmedaxe1 good on you, sir!👍🙏

[@georges3799]

Evangelicals are no different. Religious zealots are bloody dangerous.

[@craigjohnson4302]

Absolute power corrupts absolutely.

[@dandojambo1176]

How this guy speaks 70/80s America 🇺🇸 voice of a time

[@NadineSSiracusa]

I am glad you are helping to expose the corruption in this world. It is heartbreaking watching Leahs documentary. I know how every one of them feels. I have been dealing with it for over 18 yrs and they don't know how I am surviving after several attempts to murder and destroy me and who I am.

[@jetttangel6628]

I’ll pray for you.

[@chrish564]

Maybe you should do your own SPTV channel! I would bet Aaron Smith Levin would get you started with an interview if you Emailed him! His channel is Growing Up in Scientology.

[@dwyt]

This guy has such a nice radio voice

[@matthewbradley3395]

He sounds like Stan Lee.

[@testodude]

He does sound like Stan Lee. I think he would make a good host for Coast to Coast am where he could talk about aliens and angels

[@iycephoenixx4249]

@@matthewbradley3395 exactly

[@suzannefernandez470]

R.I.P. Ron. I'm happy he got free before he passed away. He gave so much of his life to that piece of shit son of his.

[@davidarundel6187]

Twice , I've been approached to do the "intelligence test" , and twice I've been rejected - no problem , as the answers to the questions were , Yes , No , or Don't Know - which is disingenuous of them , as the questions - most of them - fitted the ambiguous answer of 'don't know ' . Only one problem , and that was the choice in the answers . The "don't know" should have been " circumstance dependant" , as both a Positive , or Negative answers would have sufficed , and been more correct . I'm quite pleased they didn't find me a "suitable candidate" , for induction .

[@bradwilliams7683]

$cientology isn't doing themselves any favours by denying absolutely everything that's levelled against them.

[@plopping-wetlyacademyofmot9639]

@@cb-zc8dv 🤦oh wow

[@bobthebear1246]

But that's their M.O. 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@bradwilliams7683]

Bob Schneider That might be their MO but, way down deep inside what they might call a heart - they believe they're not fooling anybody.

[@michaeltruhett4170]

Scientology has a lot of celebrities involved in their organization. That alone tells you all you need to know about that group and to stay as far away from them as possible.

[@ethantodd1949]

Tom Cruises wife left him because of it, facts.

[@communicationbreakdown256]

I remember driving by that compound in Hemet. It is very creepy

[@Imrawink]

He wasn't raised in it. He, as the man of his household, got his family involved. Scientology doesn't seem to be the problem here. It was his decision.. He regrets. He is the enemy of his own poor decisions.

[@devinwilliams1397]

Dude can’t even breath like he’s still running from them

[@hamzze211]

Lmao 😂😂

[@mr.toucan1585]

“They referred me as the target” “Oh Jesus” “Yeah, no shit” Absolute gold, keep it up, Joe.

[@antekpc]

RIP Ron Miscavige 🙏🏼

[@Mary_Thompson]

"Power Corrupts." Once that happy little boy started acquiring a lot of power in the church at a very young age, it corrupted him.

[@TheCharleseye]

This is what will happen to Pastafarians once they've a couple of generations separated from the joke.

[@111Moose]

Oh wowee you’re probably fucking right.

[@tyronem.3413]

Yeah, I can see that writing on the wall.

[@chrishorn4561]

Wtf is a pastafarian

[@72pod]

Charles Eye there is already a Reformed Church of the FSM. Can't remember what caused the split though.

[@TheSleepy1326]

Chris Horn The Galactic Chef will embrace you with His spiritual out-reachings of Linguine and annoint you with his Holy Marinara. Your life will be sprinkled with spiritual parmesan.

[@jrjubach]

I love the way he quoted the cop. “Hey listen man, you’re under arrest.” Would be hilarious if that was verbatim.

[@gracielahernandez4978]

Hemet, California is like an hour from me. OMG!!

[@ellebelle4094]

This guy said he saw Shelly around where he was (forget the name of department) AFTER Remini said Shelly was being hidden and imprisoned blah blah.